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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,601.78, 11,402.99 and 2,407.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,601.78, 11,402.99 and 2,407.54 is: 3,611.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,601.78 : 11,402.99 = 2,407.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,601.78/11,402.99 = 2,407.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,601.78x = 11,402.99 × 2,407.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,601.78x = 27,453,154.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,453,154.54/7,601.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,611.41

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